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First, 200 Affordable Housing units land in Mission Valley. Plus, why the Marine Corps has now changed its relationship with an Oceanside credit-union. Then, in conversation with Voice Of San Diego we take a deeper dive into the major factors impacting the housing crisis in San Diego.

There's more to culture in San Diego than comics: SummerFest chamber music in La Jolla; performance art and ancestral memory in San Ysidro; textile art in Oceanside; small press writers in South Park; dance about chronic pain in City Heights; Shakespeare in Balboa Park; live music picks and more weekend arts. And OK, Comic-Con, too.

Come immerse yourself in archetypal and lived journey stories with members of Storytellers of San Diego. Armchair and other travelers unite in an up close and alive tale spinning event hosted by Jim Dieckmann, aided and abetted by Marilyn McPhie, Emily Stamets, Mindy Donner, and introducing Phoenix Coverly. Tellers will regale with personal, original, folkloric and literary stories. Great java and barista drinks available. Arts-filled atmosphere near the Pacific ocean. Ages 12 and up. Storytellers of San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Free and open to all ages! Join us from 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Brooks Theater Gallery (217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside) for the opening of "Black Perspectives 2" in honor of Juneteenth. Back by popular demand, this powerful exhibition features returning and new POC artists exploring Black history, culture, family, and community through their work. The evening also features the unveiling of "Miss Mary," an upright piano transformed by artist BJ Lane into a vibrant celebration of the performing arts. Part of the Oceanside Public Piano Project by the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation, "Miss Mary" will be accompanied by live music from pianist and OCAF VP Robert Parker. Enjoy light refreshments, a guest artist at work, and conversations with the featured artists. Don’t miss this joyful celebration of creativity, community, and culture! Oceanside Theatre Company on Facebook / Instagram

NCIS: North County Improv Squad presents a fun night of improv comedy at OTC’s Studio 219 (219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA), similar to what you’d see on "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Joining NCIS will be Optimus Rhyme, a hip-hop based improv team based in San Diego. Everything is made up completely on the spot based on audience suggestions. It’s a truly entertaining and spontaneous way to spend your evening! PG-13 North County Improv Squad on Instagram

Join improviser and freestyle rapper Maria Sweeney for a 2.5 hour workshop that dives into the world of freestyle hip-hop improv at OTC's Studio 219 (219 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA)! Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from Maria, who performs with the San Diego-based freestyle hip-hop improv group, Optimus Rhyme, and LA-based group, Chrome XX. The workshop fee is $35, and registration is limited. Contact Chris Shurland at cshurland@oceansidetheatre.org to register.

Hugo Crosthwaite’s animated portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci was called out in a White House post titled "President Trump Is Right About the Smithsonian."

Amazing Incredible Tales is a fully improvised, HIGHLY interactive live superhero comic book, made up on the spot from start to finish based on audience suggestions. Catch the action at OTC’s Studio 219 (219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA), where anything can happen in this one-of-a-kind storytelling experience! Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/event/Amazing_Incredible_Tales_An_Improvised_Comic_Book/165425 Oceanside Theater Company on Instagram and Facebook

A new reading series at North Park's Verbatim Books combines queer literature with a sober, all-ages dance party — a way to share art, build community and hit the dance floor.

Pop, Fizz, Celebrate National Prosecco Day at The Rooftop Bar Toast to summer’s favorite sip with bubbly Prosecco pours and sparkling cocktails, all served with a side of ocean views on August 13. The Rooftop Bar Oceanside on Facebook / Instagram